Stetson Hatters vs Omaha Mavericks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/23

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Hatters and Mavericks. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on Summ, and it’s hosted by the Mavericks at Baxter Arena in Omaha, NE. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and the Mavericks are favored to win at home against the Hatters.

STETSON HATTERS VS OMAHA MAVERICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Stetson Hatters +1

This game will be played at Baxter Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 17th.

WHY BET THE STETSON HATTERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-71 in favor of the Hatters.
• Not only will Stetson pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Will the Hatters Find a Way to Win in Omaha?

Stetson is taking the court for the 11th time this season, holding a 6-4 record. In their last ten road games, which includes those from last year, Stetson has a road record of 3-7. Against the spread, Stetson has a 4-3 record thus far this season. In their previous five games, they are 1-2 vs. the spread.

Through 10 games, Stetson has an over/under record of 2-4-1 with their games averaging a combined 140.3 points per game so far. The Hatters have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 150 points per game and an over/under record of 2-1.

Compared to their season average of 78.6 points per game, Stetson struggled in their previous game. Against Charlotte, the Hatters scored 62 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 39.2%. Jalen Blackmon led the team in scoring, putting up 28 points. Additionally, Stephan D.Swenson contributed 9 points for the Hatters.

At present, the Hatters’ defense is nationally ranked 34th, allowing 63.2 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Stetson’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 32.0% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 23.3% this season.

Will the Mavericks Defense Show Up at Home?

Today, Omaha will go up against Stetson in their 12th game of the season. So far, they have a 5-6 record. As the visiting team, Omaha has a 1-5 record, while they are 0-1 at home. Omaha has been solid vs. the spread thus far, boasting a positive record at 4-3. However, in their last ten games, Omaha has struggled to cover, going 0-2 vs. the spread.

So far, Omaha’s games have averaged 139.1 points per game with the average over/under line being 143.9 points. The Mavericks’ last five games have culminated with an average of 141 points per game and an over/under record of 1-1.

Against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, the Omaha had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 72.5 points per game. They scored 58 points and posted a field goal percentage of 35.6% in the game. On the offensive front, the Mavericks have a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, ranking 259th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 222nd in terms of percentage and 220th in three-pointers made.

Currently, the Mavericks’ defense holds the 92nd rank in the nation, allowing 67.7 points per game. Omaha’s three-point defense is currently 8th in the country at 3.6 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 30.9% of their shots vs. Omaha.